Payne Brings Pain: On Hold

Hi my name is Demi Lovato. My parents died 8months ago and I live with my brother,Brian Lovato, and cousin, Niall Horan. One day I was walking home and my friend Harry Styles was knocked out and I was taken. I soon found out it was someone who I use to know. -Read to find out what happens next and who took Demi.-

24. Chapter 23

Demi's P.O.V.

I woke up looking and seeing I was in a bed. Yesterday was embarrassing. I blushed at the thought. I got up and hit Liam in his head.

"C'mon. We're going back home." I said.

He groaned. Fine be that way. I grabbed his hand and started to drag him. I dragged him off the bed. He grunted and got up. We walked to the car and I drove. He was to tired. I got to the hotel. Me and Liam walked into the hotel holding hands. I smiled and let go as soon as we got to the door. I put on some pjs and hopped into my bed. He went to the sleeper bed. I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep. I slowed my breathing and made soft noises. I heard voices in the living room. I covered my face with my arm a tiny bit. They got louder until they saw me( I had covered my eyes so I could see them.) I saw the boys. I closed my eye and kept doing what I was doing before they came in. I started to mumble stuff about James cause apparently I dream about him.

I fake cried and rolled over. I mumbled more stuff that just came to mind. I turned over and began to shake. I felt someone grab hold of me.

"Sh Dem. it's okay wake up. I need you to make food for me." Niall said.

I giggled at his last remark.

"So if I was have a bad dream that's what you would say?" I asked laughing with my eyes still closed.

"Sure. It made you laugh." He said.

I gasped and hit him playfully. He chuckled and hugged me. I hugged him back and got up. I stretched and went into the living room. I saw Liam on the sleeper bed still I smiled and laid beside him. He pulled me close and kissed my cheek. I snuggled into his chest. He wrapped his arms around me. I smiled and pecked his lips.

"Well this is new to me!" Lou said.

I giggled and turned the tv on. I turned where I could see it but still cuddle Liam. He kissed my head and put his chin on my head. I heard some 'awes' and 'cute'. I giggled and felt Liam's chest rumble. I fell asleep.

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I had to go down to the studio to record my new album. Right now I'm on Without The Love.

"Oooooooh, oooooooh

Oooooooh, oooooooh

You pull my strings and push my soul

You fool my heart with every note

You drop a beat and kiss my face

You make me move then cut the base

And you work so hard to get me just to let me go

Yeah, you put me in the spotlight just to steal the show

And you try to take me home like you're DiMaggio

Oh (oh, oh) it's such a joke

Why are you singing me love songs?

What good is a love song?

What good is a love song without the love?

Why are you singing me love songs?

What good is a love song?

What good is a love song without the love?

Why are we acting like lovers?

We don't know each other

Even though we used to rule the world

Why are you singing me love songs

What good is a love song

A love song without the love

You're so confused its getting old

You wear your ring but leave me cold

You're beautiful but cause me pain

You played my heart like it's a game

And you work so hard to get me just to let me go

Yeah, you put me in the spotlight just to steal the show

And you try to take me home like you're DiMaggio

Oh (oh, oh) it's criminal

Why are you singing me love songs?

What good is a love song?

What good is a love song without the love?

Why are you singing me love songs?

What good is a love song?

What good is a love song without the love?

Why are we acting like lovers?

We don't know each other

Even though we used to rule the world

Why are you singing me love songs

What good is a love song

A love song without the love

This is the bend before the break

When we forget the harmony

This is how water colors fade

Into distant memories

Why are you singing me love songs?

What good is a love song?

What good is a love song without the love?

Why are you singing me love songs?

What good is a love song?

What good is a love song without the love?

Why are we acting like lovers?

We don't know each other

Even though we used to rule the world

Why are you singing me love songs?

What good is a love song?

A love song without the love

(Oooooooh) Without the love

(Oooooooh) Without the love

(Oooooooh) Without the love

(Oooooooh) Without the love" I sang.

"Can I go now?" I whined.

"One more song Demi." Conner said.

I sighed and decided.

"Baby, when they look up at the sky

We'll be shooting stars just passing by

You'll be coming home with me tonight

We'll be burning up like neon lights

Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out, it's freaking out, right now

Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, we're beautiful, right now

You're all I see in all these places

You're all I see in all these faces

So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time

Baby, when they look up at the sky

We'll be shooting stars just passing by

You'll be coming home with me tonight

And we'll be burning up like neon lights

Baby, when they look up at the sky

We'll be shooting stars just passing by

You'll be coming home with me tonight

And we'll be burning up like neon lights

Neon lights

Neon lights

Neon lights

Like neon lights

Like neon lights

Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out, it's freaking out, right now

Shining like stars ''cause we're beautiful, we're beautiful, right now

You're all I see in all these places

You're all I see in all these faces

So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time

Baby, when they look up at the sky

We'll be shooting stars just passing by

You'll be coming home with me tonight

And we'll be burning up like neon lights

Baby, when they look up at the sky

We'll be shooting stars just passing by

You'll be coming home with me tonight

And we'll be burning up like neon lights

Neon lights

Neon lights

Neon lights

Like neon lights

Like neon lights

Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, beautiful

You're all I see in all these places

You're all I see in all these faces

So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time

Like neon lights

Like neon lights

Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out"I sang.

"Okay so we have four songs done. Tomorrow we'll do five." Conner told me.

"Your going to bring your 'boyfriend' to the show and after you preform you have to go up to him and hug and kiss him." Conner said.

"Okay!" I smiled and walked out. Conner was looking at me weirdly when I left. I walked to my car and drove to the hotel. I looked at the time. 6. I drove as fast as I could. I got down there and met my new stylist. Me and Angel had a rough patch so she had to go work with Maroon 5. Whatever.

"Hi." I heard a small voice behind me.

I turned and saw a little girl gawking at me.

"Hiya babe. What's up?" I smiled.

"Are you Demi Lovato?" She asked hopefully.

"Yes ma'am." I said.

"Can I have your auto-graph?" She asked.

"Yes you can." I signed a picture.

"Are you coming to the show?" I asked her.

"No ma'am." She said.

"Well why not?" I asked.

"My family doesn't have enough money." She sighed.

"Come here sweetheart." I said.

She walked into my arms.

"Now I'm going to let you go backstage with me and I have a Christmas present for you." I said smiling.

"Can my mum come to?" She asked.

"Yes she can." I smiled.

She smiled wide and kissed my cheek.

"Thank you Miss Lovato." She squealed.

"No problem babe. Go get you mom and come on." I said.

She walked to this young looking girl about my age, another girl that looks younger, and an older woman. She walked up to me and smiled.

"This is my two sisters and my mum." She said.

"Hello. My name is Demi." I smiled.

"I'm Deborah." Her mom smiled.

"I'm Leigh-Anne." The girl my age said.

"I'm Sian-Louise." The younger looking one said.

"Hey guys. Do you guys want to watch the show back-stage." I asked.

"Sure." Leigh-Anne said.

"C'mon." We walked back stage and I told John that they could stay. He nodded. I walked to my dressing room. I saw a girl in her mid-twenties. I smiled. I walked them to where they would sit. They nodded and sat down.

"Leigh-Anne will you come with me for a moment?" I asked.

She nodded and followed me.

"Can you sing?" I asked.

"I guess?" She sorta asked.

"Sing a little." I said.

She blushed and nodded.

"Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face

You told me how proud you were but I walked away

If only I knew what I know today

Ooh ooh

I would hold you in my arms

I would take the pain away

Thank you for all you've done

Forgive all your mistakes.

There's nothing I wouldn't do

To hear your voice again.

Sometimes I wanna call you but I know you won't be there

Oh, I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do

And I've hurt myself by hurting you

Some days I feel broke inside but I won't admit

Sometimes I just wanna hide 'cause it's you I miss

And it's so hard to say goodbye when it comes to this, ooh, whoa." She sang some of Hurt.

I smiled.

"Would you like to sing with me tonight?" I asked.

She shrugged.

"Okay come on." I said.

I met the new stylist. Her names Gracie. She did me then Leigh-Anne. Leigh-Anne was getting dress. She wore a silk black dress with black heels and her hair curly. I smiled at her.

"Okay wait by the stage and I'll introduce you to the crowd."I said.

She nodded and smiled.

"What son are we singing?" She asked.

"Two new ones I wrote. C'mon I'll help you." I told her.

We still had thirty minutes. We're singing. Without The Love and Neon Lights. I smiled as we were practicing.

"You should really come to The X-Factor next year contest." I said.

She smiled and nodded.

*Demi changing and getting ready to sing with Leigh-Anne*

"You ready?" I asked her.

She nodded and I fixed my short red and black dress and smiled at her. We walked onto stage and I introduced her.

"This is Leigh-Anne Pinnock. She is going to be singing with me tonight. Now next year I can't be on the show. I'm going on tour! So this is my last year. For now. Okay here we go." I said as the curtain started to open.

*after the show*

"You did great Leigh-Anne!" I yelled.

"Thanks." She giggled.

She hugged me and I hugged back.

"Hey John come 'ere." I said.

I whispered something in his ear.

"Here you guys go." I said handing them tickets to my show here.

Deborah gasped and hugged me. They all did. I smiled and hugged back.

"Would you guys like anything? And would you like to go with me to dinner?" I asked smiling.

"No-" Deborah started and was cut off by Sarah.

"Can we please go with her?" She begged.

Deborah sighed and nodded. I smiled and walked over to Liam. I hugged and kissed him.

"What was that for?" He asked.

I just shrugged and grabbed his hand. I walked over to Sarah and hugged her.

"Where do you live sweetheart?" I asked.

Deborah gave me the directions and I gave them to Nathan. He nodded and said he would after he picks me up. I nodded and walked over to Leigh-Anne.

"I'm inviting my friend and boyfriend. Is that okay?" I asked.

"Of course and thank you." She said.

"Keep that dress by the way. It looks beautiful on you." I said.

She smiled a toothy grin and hugged me. I hugged her back and released. I walked over to Liam. We walked to the car and drove to the hotel. I laid down on the couch and closed my eyes. I felt something heavy lay on top of me. I opened my eyes and saw Liam.

"Get off me!" I laughed.

"No. Your mine until I let you go." He said.

"Get off." I said slowly.

He rolled his eyes and moves but put me on top of him.

"Much better." I sighed.

"Yeah." Liam chuckled.

I giggled and wrapped my arms around him.

"We have to pack." Liam said.

I nodded and got up. I walked to my room and packed. I was done and so was Liam. He grabbed his stuff the other day and brought it over. I held onto him and he picked me up bridle-style. He laid us down on the bed. I sighed and closed my eyes. I fell asleep instantly.

A/N Hey guys. I just want to say thank for liking and favoriting and reading it. Hope you like this chapter.